Cookie Policy
How TESS Group uses cookies and similar technologies
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner about how the site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
The TESS Group website (tessgroup.co.uk) uses a limited number of cookies. We only use analytics cookies — we do not use advertising or marketing cookies.
Analytics cookies are only loaded after you give your consent via the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the site. If you click "Decline", no analytics cookies are set and no data is shared with third parties.
3. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require consent under PECR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tess_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined) so the banner is not shown again | 1 year |
Analytics (requires consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, which pages are most popular, and how people navigate between pages. This data is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set if you click "Accept Cookies".
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-WZEYTCECG2) and Google Tag Manager (container ID: GTM-WQL63WQ2) to collect this data. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
4. Third-Party Technologies
We have taken steps to minimise third-party data sharing:
- Fonts: We self-host all web fonts (Inter, Space Grotesk). No font data is loaded from external CDNs, so your IP address is not shared with Google or other font providers.
- Analytics: Google Analytics scripts are only loaded after you consent. If you decline, no data is sent to Google.
- Forms: Our contact form is processed via Formspree. When you submit an enquiry, Formspree processes your data to deliver the message to us. See our Privacy Policy for details.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie choice at any time by clicking the button below. This will clear your current preference and show the cookie banner again.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking all cookies may affect how the site works for you.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data we hold about you. For full details of your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have concerns about how we handle cookies or your data, you can contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01604 210 500
- Post: 109 Innovation Centre, Green St, Northampton NN1 1SY
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.